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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,846.56, 322,466.76 and 115,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,846.56, 322,466.76 and 115,119.36 is: 172,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,846.56 : 322,466.76 = 115,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,846.56/322,466.76 = 115,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,846.56x = 322,466.76 × 115,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,846.56x = 37,122,167,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122,167,032.47/214,846.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,784.55

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